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Plattsburg, MO

Missouri

Plattsburg is a small town in Missouri with a population of 2,437. Residents earn $64,856 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,437 Population 677/sq mi density
$64,856 Median Income $32,985 per capita
$182,500 Home Value $277,484 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 26.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
306 Violent Crime/100K 1,969 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$64,856 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,500 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
306 violent crimes/100K (19% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,856
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $182,500
35% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 306/100K
19% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.8%
18% lower than US avg
Median Rent $768
34% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 39.3%
22% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.4%
61% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 12.9%
4% higher than US avg

How Plattsburg Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population2,437
Median Age47.8 yrs
Density677/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$64,856
Per Capita$32,985
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty12.9%
Commute31 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$182,500
Rent$768
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$277,484
Housing Units1,128
Rent Burden26.0%

Crime

F
Violent306/100K
Property1,969/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault306/100K
Burglary306/100K

Health

Obesity39.3%
Uninsured8.3%
Smoking16.5%
Depression26.1%
Heart Disease5.5%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
AQI41 (Good)
Rain36.9 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation958 ft (292 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute31 min
Broadband83.2%

Is Plattsburg a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Plattsburg receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Plattsburg offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Plattsburg is $64,856, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. 12.9% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Plattsburg is $182,500, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Plattsburg is below the national average at 306 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,969 per 100,000, near the national average.

Education

27.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Plattsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Plattsburg has a population of 2,437 with a density of 677 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age is 47.8 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 48.7% female and 51.3% male. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 5.5% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.9% of residents. 9.2% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 17.9% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.3% have health insurance coverage.

Population

2,437
Total Population
677
People / sq mi
47.8yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
3.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.3%
Female 48.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Plattsburg vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.9%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.1%
77% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Plattsburg vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Plattsburg is $64,856, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,985 (below the $39,052 national figure). The unemployment rate is 1.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 12.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The cost of living index is 90.8, below the national baseline of 100 — offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes. 5.4% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Plattsburg vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,856
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$32,985

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.4%
61% below US avg
Poverty Rate12.9%
4% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Cost of Living90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.6 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Plattsburg is $182,500, 35% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $277,484, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 0% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $768 (34% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $775 for a one-bedroom to $970 for a two-bedroom apartment. There are 1,128 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. 26.0% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, well within the affordable range.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$182,500
35% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$277,484
Median List Price$245,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$245,000
$/Sq Ft$123
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops75.0%

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$768
34% below US avg
Rent Burden26.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied70.6%
Housing Units1,128
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

In Plattsburg, 39.3% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 9.6% have diabetes. Heart disease affects 5.5% of residents. 32.9% have high blood pressure. 16.5% are current smokers. 17.9% report binge drinking. 28.2% are physically inactive. 26.1% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 18.7% experience frequent mental distress. 8.3% of residents lack health insurance.

Health Metrics: Plattsburg vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.3%
22% above US avg
Diabetes9.6%
Heart Disease5.5%
High Blood Pressure32.9%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.0%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking16.5%
18% above US avg
Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity28.2%
Depression26.1%
Mental Distress18.7%
Physical Distress13.6%
Short Sleep36.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.3%
Uninsured8.3%
3% below US avg
Checkup Rate76.1%
Dental Visits62.1%

Food & Exercise

Plattsburg has a violent crime rate of 306 per 100,000 residents, 19% below the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 306.4 per 100,000, robbery at 0.0, rape at 0.0. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 1,969 per 100,000, 0% below the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 1,619, burglary at 306, vehicle theft at 44 per 100,000 residents. Overall, Plattsburg receives a safety grade of F.

Crime Rates: Plattsburg vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent306.4/100K
19% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault306.4/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,969.4/100K
0% below US avg
Burglary306.4/100K
Theft1,619.3/100K
Vehicle Theft43.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Plattsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 269 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 — making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.9 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41. The city sits at an elevation of 958 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average52.8°F
2% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.9 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall3.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation958 ft (292 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density677/sq mi
Coordinates39.5656°N, 94.4480°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 1.1 in Driest
March 42°F (6°C) 2.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.1 in
December 30°F (-1°C) 1.5 in

Plattsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F — from 26°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (1.1").

27.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 18% below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5.5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 76.6% of the vote, a 54.2-point margin. 83.2% of households have broadband internet access. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.8%
18% below US avg
High School+92.6%
Graduate Degree+8.7%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density677/sq mi
Total Area3.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access83.2%

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.6 min
Drive Alone86.8%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.4%

Frequently Asked Questions About Plattsburg

What is the population of Plattsburg?

Plattsburg has a population of 2,437 residents and is located in Missouri. The population density is 677 people per square mile, spread across 3.6 square miles. The median age of residents is 47.8 years, which is older than the national median of 38.9 years. The population is 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

Is Plattsburg expensive to live in?

Plattsburg is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 90.8 — below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $64,856, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $182,500 (35% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $768 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 2.8x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Plattsburg safe?

Plattsburg is safer than the national average, with a violent crime rate of 306 per 100,000 compared to the U.S. rate of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,969 per 100,000 (below the national average). Overall, Plattsburg receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Plattsburg?

Plattsburg has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 26°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 269 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.9 inches, with 3.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 41.

How is the job market in Plattsburg?

The job market in Plattsburg is very strong, with unemployment at just 1.4% — well below the national rate of 3.6%. The average commute time is 31 minutes, and 5.4% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Plattsburg?

The median home value in Plattsburg is $182,500. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $277,484. For renters, the median monthly rent is $768. Fair market rent is $775 for a 1-bedroom and $970 for a 2-bedroom apartment.

How are the schools in Plattsburg?

Schools in Plattsburg score 5.5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 27.8% of adults in Plattsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.6% have completed high school. 8.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Plattsburg?

The obesity rate in Plattsburg is 39.3% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 16.5% of adults are smokers. 28.2% are physically inactive. 26.1% of residents report depression. 8.3% lack health insurance.

What is transportation like in Plattsburg?

The average commute in Plattsburg is 31 minutes, longer than the national average of 28 minutes. 86.8% of workers drive alone to work, and 5.4% work from home.

What are the demographics of Plattsburg?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Plattsburg is 84.9% White, 5.5% Black or African American, 1.6% Hispanic or Latino. 96.9% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.1% speak Spanish. 9.2% of the population are military veterans. 17.9% of residents have a disability. 90.3% have health insurance coverage.

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